Latest news & updates

Prefab performers
Once again we are pleased to be included in Sanctuary's latest list of 'Prefab performers: 16 of the top rating
'Make it Wood'
All of Fairweather's buildings follow a strict wood first policy. Our commitment to the benefits of this  renewable resource when
MR SLF 2018
Lock up in a week?
By the end of day 3 we had the trusses up! Yes our new system of off-site fabrication of open
Human Powered Classroom
The Human Powered Classroom is taking shape at the CERES Energy Park. Launching soon, this classroom will not only teach
PHI NZ Christchurch
The Passive House Institue New Zealand hosted the South Pacific Passive House Conference 2017 in Christchurch. We went along and
Tra & Teknik
At Tra & Teknik 2016 in Gothenburg saw some fabulous examples of innovative and efficient use of wood in construction...
Well on the way
With the roof on, feature cladding near completion, insulation installed and internal linings commenced, the Macleod house is well on
Carbon + classroom
We have been asked to develop a model for a carbon positive classroom. The ideas are rolling... We know timber
Somers build
The new house in Somers has started construction. Sometimes we have to go a bit 'old-school' for the best outcome.
"Twelve of the best..."
Fairweather Homes has been working in the field of off site and modular construction for decades. It is exciting to
Macedon Ranges SLF
Come on down and see us at the Macedon Ranges Sustainable Living Expo on Sat 27 Feb 2016. We'll be
Macleod continued...
The rain came at the beginning of day 2... so after a slow start we pressed on with the upper
Macleod is rising
We started 2016 with a fresh new build in Macleod. Here's a few snaps from the first day. 1:48pm The
Dalyston house
In a small country town, at the end of a quiet cul de sac we have completed one of our
Our new logo!
Fairweather Homes has recently embarked on a brand and logo update with Melbourne based graphic design studio Design by Bird.
PrefabAUS Conference
The 2014 inaugural conference of prefabAUS brought together representatives from the related areas of architecture, engineering, manufacturing, material supply, property
Studio in Brunswick
As Melbourne’s urban areas sprawl and the debate around housing density and apartment sizes continues, Fairweather Homes maintains a commitment
Frame Australia Conference
Frame Australia is the major national event for engineered timber and building pre-fabrication and is a forum for the complete
We're supporting FSC Friday!
Fairweather Homes is a member of the Forest Stewardship Council. This global certification body strives to ensure that wood products
Launch of Cape Paterson Ecovillage
The Cape Paterson Ecovillage, Australia's first sustainable housing project, brings together quality sustainable architecture, clean energy with solar panels, water
Fairweather Homes a member of prefabAUS
We are excited to announce our membership of prefabAUS, Australia’s peak body for the building prefabrication industry. This relatively new